Bettina Ann Grahek and Jeffrey Kemp Sperry

June 6, 2010

Bettina Ann Grahek and Jeffrey Kemp Sperry were united in Christian marriage Jan. 4, 2010, during a candlelight wedding at Grace United Methodist Church in Middletown, Va.

The bride is the daughter of the late Donald W. Bussard of Harpers Ferry, and of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tingler of Warner Robins, Ga. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Sperry of Leetown.

Escorted by Melvin Snyder, the bride wore a contemporary style strapless fitted bodice with a full antebellum skirt of French tulle over satin in a soft shade of champagne. She carried a bouquet of pastel roses in ivory, pink and peach.

Matron of honor was Devona Snyder of Ranson, who wore a mauve gown. Flower girl was Sierra Godfrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Godfrey of Charles Town. Music was provided by Miranda Godfrey, also the daughter of the Godfreys. Miranda sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Someday My Prince Will Come."

A dinner for the couple was held at the Wayside Inn in Middletown.

The bride is a doctoral student in education policy at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University. The groom is an electrician for Volvo Powertrains NA and is a member of UAW Local 171.

A summer garden vow-renewal ceremony and reception will be held during the last week of June 2010 at the home of the mother of the bride. Following the reception, the couple will honeymoon at St. Simons Island, Ga.